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Boston Globe - Entertainment

'A gentle giant with a warrior's story': Wyclef Jean reacts to the death of John Forté - "Rest in peace to my refugee brother," Jean told the Globe in a statement following the death of Martha's Vineyard musician.

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In 2019, Faye Dunaway's meltdown ended his show's run. Now he's turned that heartbreak into a 'farce with teeth.' -- Playwright Matthew Lombardo's one-woman show, "Tea at Five," was bound for Broadway when Dunaway slapped a crew member and was fired.

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Watch: Affleck, Damon, and Fallon go full Boston while naming every Massachusetts city and town - Donning their best townie attire, the stars went full Boston as they rattled off different Massachusetts locations, starting with Abington and ending with Yarmouth.

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Winter Arts Guide -- Rachel McAdams sends for help, Alexander Skarsgård in a leather-filled love story, and more winter movies -- The former Ken (Ryan Gosling) and Barbie (Margot Robbie) both have buzzy new movies coming out this winter.

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BOOKS -- The best local book events this week -- All author appearances are virtual unless otherwise noted.

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THE TICKET -- Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond -- Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

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'Stokely and Martin' imagines a conversation between two civil rights icons - The show runs Friday-Sunday at Cambridge's Multicultural Arts Center.

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The Year in Arts - The 20 biggest Boston pop culture moments of 2025 - From the return of the DunKings to Coldplaygate at Gillette, here are the year's top Boston pop culture moments.

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Odie Henderson: The 10 best movies of 2025

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Chris Vognar: The top 10 (ish) television shows of the year

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Murray Whyte: In a year of tumult for the arts, a few bright moments stand out

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chris vognar review - Less is more in the jocular 'Game of Thrones' prequel 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' The first season of the new series is only six episodes long, with each episode clocking in under 40 minutes.

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A 100th birthday show for Coltrane and Miles comes to Scullers -- Together, Davis and Coltrane redefined what was thought possible for jazz. Two special shows at Scullers this Friday celebrate the centennial of both artists' birth.

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Sound Check -- Want to step inside of a David Lynch production? This 'dreamy' music showcase can take you there. -- On Sunday, the Rockwell will host "Too Dreamy," a musical showcase emulating the noirish elements and wispy sense of reality that permeated Lynch's oeuvre.

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'Henry David Thoreau' argues the writer was more than his most famous work -- The new PBS docuseries, narrated by George Clooney and with Jeff Goldblum voicing Thoreau, delves into Thoreau's life.

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The HBO documentary 'Critical Incident' looks at a death, and a coverup, on the border -- The title sounds like it belongs to a generic action movie, but it's the name of a shadowy piece of government bureaucracy.

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Here are 10 of the best documentaries of 2025 -- Read on for Globe critic Odie Henderson's picks of the best documentaries of the year.

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Celebrated recording artist John Forté dies at his home on Martha's Vineyard

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Past and present build to powerful effect in 'Great Privation'

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'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple': Beware of false prophets

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Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico

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Ralph Fiennes boosts moral through music in 'The Choral'

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K-pop megastars BTS to make Gillette Stadium debut this summer as part of new world tour

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A Dickensian saga set in modern Pakistan

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Bob Weir, the most relatable member of the Grateful Dead, didn't 'have any thorns in his personality, anywhere'

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At the frivolous Golden Globes, an open bar goes a long way

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In Gabriel Tallent's new novel, climbing through life with grit and rage

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From Nikki Glaser's monologue to Amy Poehler's historic win, watch all the top Golden Globe moments

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Parenting tip: Avoiding stress can actually make you — and your kid — more anxious

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Golden Globe highlights: Brazil on a streak, Amy Poehler's pod wins, and Seth Rogen comes full-circle

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This week's TV: A new 'Game of Thrones' spinoff, Will Smith explores nature, and a Soviet spy thriller

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Golden Globes: Amy Poehler, 'One Battle After Another,' Timothée Chalamet, and more big winners. See the full list.

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Golden Globes: Amy Poehler shouts out Patriots while accepting best podcast award

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